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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

December 15, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Keep an eye on debt using visual aids. Also in the news: How to make last-minute flight changes, pet insurance can help keep costs for your furbaby in check, and nearly 30% of shoppers haven’t paid off last years holiday debt.

Keep an eye on debt using visual aids
Visual aids provide motivation.

Winter storms, COVID: How to make last-minute flight changes
Be prepared for last-minute flight changes or cancellations this year.

Nearly 30% of shoppers haven’t paid off last years holiday debt
Financial experts give tips on how to limit your debt

Pet insurance can help keep costs for your furbaby in check
70% of U.S. households have a pet, according to the 2021-2022 American Pet Products Association National Pet Owners Survey.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: holiday debt, last-minute flight-changes, pet costs, pet insurance, pets, visual aids

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

April 15, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 9 money numbers you need to know. Also in the news: The case for going back to school, how to avoid pet scams, and when to consider an FHA-backed mortgage.

9 Money Numbers You Need to Know
Give yourself a quick financial health check-up by seeing where you stand on a handful of important measurements.

College, Interrupted: The Case for Going (Back) to School
Skipping out on college, delaying enrollment or not finishing a degree can affect lifetime earnings.

Scam Alert: How to Get a Pet and Not Get Taken
Avoid online animal listings, and take steps to protect yourself when buying in person. Consider a shelter animal.

When to Consider an FHA-Backed Mortgage
The pros and cons.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: FHA mortgage, going back to school, pet scams. financial health, pets, Student Loans

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

October 8, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How one family paid off $130,000 of debt in less than four years. Also in the news: The pros and cons of cash-out refinancing, the sneaky ways burnout hurts your bottom line, and how to not let your vet bill dog you forever.

How I Ditched Debt: Little Splurges on the Path to Freedom
One family’s story of paying off $130,000 in less than four years.

Cash-Out Refinance Pros and Cons
A good way to pay for home improvements.

Sneaky Ways Burnout Hurts Your Bottom Line
Millennials are struggling.

Don’t Let Your Vet Bill Dog You Forever
Taking care of your best pal.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: burnout, cash-out refinancing, debt diary, millennials, mortgages, pet insurance, pets, vet bills

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

March 21, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The 3 reports you haven’t frozen yet. Also in the news: United halts the transport of pets in cargo holds, how to protect your 401(k) from rising interest rates, and how much your personal data is worth on the dark web.

The 3 Reports You Haven’t Frozen Yet
Beyond the Big 3.

United Halts Transport of Pets in Airplane Cargo Holds
Protecting your pets while flying.

Protect Your 401(k) From Rising Interest Rates With This Plan
Interest rates are on the rise.

Spooked by the Facebook privacy violations? This is how much your personal data is worth on the dark web
A Facebook account is cheaper than you’d think.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), credit freeze, Credit Reports, dark web, interests rates, personal data, pets, United Airlines

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

October 26, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 3 questions couples should ask before getting a dog. Also in the news: 4 Black Friday facts retailers don’t want you to know, what to buy and skip this Black Friday, and the number one financial fear for most Americans.

3 Questions Couples Should Ask Before Getting a Dog
A financial commitment.

4 Black Friday Facts Retailers Don’t Want You to Know
Black Friday secrets.

What to Buy (and Skip) on Black Friday 2017
Start making a list.

Financial fears? This is No. 1 for most Americans
Money monsters under the bed.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday, couples and money, dogs, financial fears, pets

Monday’s need-to-know money news

October 2, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to foil 5 common bank fees from draining your funds. Also in the news: How to talk – not fight – about money with your spouse, the real cost of owning a pet, and how Equifax ignored warning about security vulnerabilities.

How to Foil 5 Common Bank Fees From Draining Your Funds
Don’t let them take your money.

How to Talk — Not Fight — About Money With Your Spouse
Peaceful talks over a tough subject.

How Much Does Owning a Pet Really Cost?
Affording Fido.

Equifax Was Warned About Vulnerability But Failed To Patch It
A nightmare that could have been prevented.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking fees, couples and money, Equifax, pets, security

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